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Budget and Finance

The Township of North Dumfries 2019 Municipal Draft Budget is available for downloading and viewing. Discussion about the draft 2019 budget occurred January 14th and 15th. Another budget meeting is scheduled for January 29th at 6:00 p.m. at the North Dumfries Community Complex, 2958 Greenfield Road, Ayr. Contact the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services at 519-632-8800 ext. 123, for questions about the draft 2019 budget.

The Finance Division provides fiscal leadership to the Township of North Dumfries by protecting, planning and managing the use of its financial resources. The Finance Division has three main areas of responsibility:

Management and Budget

Makes decisions; provides financial advice to Council, departments and local boards; and represents the Township to key external parties and partners on financial matters. Provides objective professional support on major strategic and financial initiatives that inform decision-making, including policy and budget development, performance measurement, and project management. Administers and co-ordinates the operations of the Finance Department and staff. Includes statutory Treasurer's functions and the administration of:

Corporate Payroll;

Risk Management (Insurance) Programs;

Investments; and

Debentures.

Accounting

Serves key stakeholders (Township, government, citizens, taxpayers, employees) by processing transactions and accounts payable; administering the financial database; analyzing and interpreting financial information; preparing financial reports used by department heads, elected officials, and the general public; and creating financial management solutions. Also includes management responsibilities for procurement services (purchasing equipment, supplies and services for the Township).

Revenue

Ensures proper, accurate and timely service activities for invoicing, collecting, receipting and depositing all money in the Township treasury. Ensures that strong relationship management and customer services are at the forefront of each service activity. Program area includes property taxes, and other revenues and accounts receivable.